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Course 4.6 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 4.9
Number of comments: 418 [displaying comments 291 to 301]
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J. C. from boston
(10/10/2005)
 "electric feeling" (about: 2000)
3 previous marathons
| 3 Boston Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Running the marathon in Boston is a great experience that shouldn't be missed. | |
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E. C. from Salt Lake City Utah
(10/1/2005)
"A fabulous experience surpassed by none!" (about: 2004)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Boston Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I absolutely loved everything about this marathon - except the heat! But Boston is the most wonderful city in the world! And the people couldn't be better - everyone was so friendly and supportive and made the whole experience fantastic! I would do it again in a heartbeat, in fact being in Boston for this race has almost made me want to live there! Thanks for a great time! By the way, Giacomo's in the north end is the best Italian food ever! | |
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l. c. from Lakeville,MA
(8/8/2005)
"what a wonderful supportive crowd" (about: 2005)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Boston Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran the Boston Marathon for my first time this year. I was concerned hearing about Heartbreak Hill. If you train, you will do fine. I finished in 3:24, and still had energy to walk 2 miles back to my hotel. The best thing is the spectators not only cheer you on, but they also hand you water, ice, oranges, sport drinks they were great. Thank you! I couldn't have done it without your support. | |
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S. N. from Denmark
(6/17/2005)
"Best crowd ever!" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Boston Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Compared to races like Paris, Hamburg & Berlin this race is pretty tough. The hills created a few problems for me. But... I have to tell you - the Boston-crowd is simply the best! I clocked in time to give me access to the next Boston Marathon - I hope that I will join all of you in 2006. | |
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J. M. from Coronado, Ca
(6/12/2005)
 "Course too crowded, but great experience" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Boston Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Let me preface this by saying that I will probably run this one again. Boston was great. The course is what it is, but several charity groups are allowed to run (do not need to qualify) and there are upwards of 2,000 bandits. Those narrow country roads get very crowded. You are literally shoulder to shoulder in many instances. Cannot get a good stride going. There were (legit) 20,453 runners this year. I ran a 3:27 in Boston, six weeks later I ran a 3:16 at RnR in San Diego where the roads are much wider and not as crowded. But the crowds can't be beat. Support on the course is quite good but water stations are very crowded. If they limited this race to no more than 15,000, it would be a lot nicer. | |
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Dan Kirouac from Fitchburg, Massachusetts
(6/8/2005)
"Greatest experience of my life" (General Comments)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Boston Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Living in the Boston area and being a pretty hardcore runner, the Boston Marathon has always been a dream of mine. This past year I entered Boston University and determined after running high school cross-country and track that it would be my goal to run the Boston Marathon. I ended up running bandit since it was my first marathon but it was still the greatest experience of my life. The crowds were awesome and I had a blast. I really didn't know if I could make it all the way but I took my time and it paid off. I plan to try some other marathons and make my way back to Boston in a few years as an official entrant. | |
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D. M. from Glendale, Arizona
(5/9/2005)
"You Have To Do This!" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Boston Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was a unique experience. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much! This was my slowest marathon, but who cares? Beautiful day, wonderful crowds, and I lucked out and got to stay with the most generous, kind people in the world. Thank you John & Barbara Taylor for everything! | |
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R. B. from South Dakota
(5/3/2005)
"Amazing" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Boston Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first Boston experience, and hopefully not my last. I was prepared for a harder course, and was pleasantly surprised to find Boston a rather enjoyable course. There are some hills, but training in South Dakota prepares you for a lot. Crowds were amazing, the organization was great, and the City of Boston definitely made you feel special. My time qualified me again for next year, and I can't wait to make the trip again. | |
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P. A. from Dedham,Maine
(5/1/2005)
"Thank you for a wonderful experience" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Boston Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Everything you hear about Boston is true. It is simply an experience that is hard to describe. Anyone who has run a marathon should experience this for themselves. It is not about setting a PR or anything to do with time at all. In fact, this was my personal worst by about 15 minutes. But after it's all over, it doesn't matter. I would just like to personally thank all of the volunteers and the spectators, especially the girls at Wellesley College. How do you scream like that for that long? I wish the college was located at about the 21-mile mark! Thank you again for what will be one of the most memorable experiences of my life! | |
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P. H. from Gaylord, Michigan
(4/27/2005)
"Historic and Memorable" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Boston Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Given the point-to-point course the transportation was good. The athletes village was enjoyable and festive. As for the experience unparalleled. From the children seeking autographs in Hopkinton to the crowds on Boyleston St. a must for any runner. The opportunity to follow in the footsteps of DeMar, the Kelleys(John A. and John J.), Rodgers, Salazar and Beardsly was an honor. If you have earned the right to toe the line in Boston I would recommended it to anyone. It's Boston and I plan on qualifying and participating as long as my legs will carry me. |
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